UCD Bikes Lab

Take the chance to test ride your dream bike and compete for prizes in the UCD Festival obstacle course and slow bike race. UCD Bikes, the community bike hub.

Festival Train to the Family Fun Zone

Hop on Board the Festival Train! Catch the shuttle service to the Family Fun Zone at the UCD Running Track.

GAA Skill Zone

Have some fun and work up a sweat with UCD GAA and keep those ball handling skills sharp at the GAA Skill Zone. Located at the Sport Zone pitches.  

Inflatable Fun

Get ready for some serious bounce! The UCD Sport and Fitness team have created a fun inflatable area which will offer endless fun for the little ones. The lineup includes inflatable slides, obstacle courses, inflatable games and bungee trampoline. There’ll be non-stop fun from start to finish!

Unleashing the Power of Performance Testing

How high can you jump? How strong is your grip? Have your jump height, take-off and landing forces measured in real time using the OptoJump, then have your grip strength assessed with a DynaMo.

Sensory Play and Movement

Come and enjoy a range of activities catering for neurodivergent children. There’ll be messy play, soft play and guided movement with therapists from Neurodiversity Ireland in a neurodiversity-supportive environment. Priority will be given to neurodivergent participants.

Senco Sensory Bus

The Sensory Bus is for neurodivergent attendees at the UCD Festival who need a sensory break. The Sensory Bus is a quiet and magical space that caters for people with sensory needs, with spaceship infinity tunnels, floor to ceiling padding, bubble wall, colour changing dance floor and luminescent floor tiles. You can drop in to… Continue reading Senco Sensory Bus

UCD Festival Carnival

Join us for non-stop excitement at the high-octane Family Fun Zone, located at the UCD Running Track! Enjoy a classic carousel, colourful face painting, magicians, street performers, and all your favourite carnival games. It’s family fun for everyone!

Family Yoga

Add a little Zen to your day and take a moment to unwind at this introductory Yoga session. Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to reset, all are welcome to join in and find a little calm amid the festival buzz.